South Africa's Oscar Pistorius in the Men's 400m Heats during day eight of the London Olympic Games Credit: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

South African paralympian and Olympic athlete spoke after his qualification in to the men's 400m:

"Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support us today. It was such a mix of emotions. Thank you so much to my family. This crowd is amazing. That's what it's all about - having that support. This crowd feels like a second home to me."